19 Mar Striving for Independence? Know the Healthcare Risks and Warning Signs
The hidden risks of medical care can occur due to patient's striving to maintain their independence....
Diagnosis Education
08 Jan What is the Full Story for Navigating Barriers to Care?
Navigating healthcare complexities can be overwhelming due to hidden costs and billing confusion. Effective patient advocacy requires clear communication to avoid stress and delays in treatment. A cancer patient's experience illustrated how transparency can prevent issues like unexpected medication costs and large bills. Patients should...
20 Sep The Price of Miscommunication: A Patient Advocate’s Perspective
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in Diagnosis, Diagnosis Education, Medical Navigation, Stress and Your Health, Wellness and Prevention
Navigating healthcare complexities can be overwhelming due to hidden costs and billing confusion. Effective patient advocacy requires clear communication to avoid stress and delays in treatment. A cancer patient's experience illustrated how transparency can prevent issues like unexpected medication costs and large bills. Patients should...
16 Jul Finding the Right Doctor: Matching Your Patient Style for Better Care
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in Diagnosis, Diagnosis Education, Medical Navigation, Stress and Your Health, Wellness and Prevention
Understanding your healthcare style can significantly improve your medical experiences. Whether you prefer detailed explanations or concise updates, finding a physician who matches your needs is key. In our latest blog post, we explore different patient styles through real-life examples and provide tips on how...
23 Apr Do You Believe Your Health Is At Risk? Take a Sneak Peak How to Improve Patient Safety Navigating the Complexities of Patient Advocacy
Wayne, an 88-year-old paralyzed cancer patient, suffered from inadequate care due to his medical power of attorney's lack of expertise. His journey, marred by a severe bed sore, hospitalizations, and mismanaged treatments, illustrates the necessity of informed advocacy and timely medical history review in patient...
14 Apr Preventing And Managing Atherosclerosis: Simple Lifestyle Changes
Hiring a Patient Advocate can help you stay on the right track for your health and prevent chronic disease. ...
31 Jan Plan for the Best Outcome of a Health Crisis
You make a decision to get care for your loved one, however, don’t have the support to communicate with the healthcare team. No one is listening to you. How can a patient advocate work with you to get your needs met?...
13 Oct How To Balance Work And Life
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in Diagnosis Education, Elder Care, Medical Navigation, Stress and Your Health, Wellness and Prevention
How has your work life balance been these days? Not only are you expected to work longer hours, you are also dealing with caregiving for your loved ones as they age or acquire new complex diseases. ...
18 Aug What Is The Accuracy of Your Medical Records?
Why is it important that your medical records are accurate? Because it can lead to misdiagnosis, delays in treatments, denials of care and possibly life threatening events....
22 Jun Misdiagnosed? How To Speak Up For Your Care
Approximately 12 million Americans are misdiagnosed each year. Patient Advocates can help you navigate through the healthcare system to the right diagnosis. ...
